Ex-Navy man knocks fitness craze idea into shape Ex-Navy man knocks fitness craze idea into shape A retired elite Navy clearance diver is drawing on the expertise of other military veterans in Queenstown for two new businesses.
New planning rules would protect rural values New planning rules would protect rural values A study proposing a total overhaul of Queenstown’s rural planning rules goes before district councillors next week.
Back with a bang Back with a bang A concussive combination has propelled Queenstown-based mixed martial artist Irshaad Sayed to his latest win.
QLDC seeks loans for new projects QLDC seeks loans for new projects A $56million Government loan could spur the building of at least 3000 new houses in Queenstown.
Tributes flow for man killed at Closeburn Tributes flow for man killed at Closeburn Close friends have paid tribute to a devoted family man who died in a tragic accident on Monday.
Drink-driver three times the limit Drink-driver three times the limit A Queenstown recidivist drink-driver was three times the blood-alcohol limit when his car mounted a kerb and seriously injured a Japanese woman.
Not-guilty pleas in fatal accident case Not-guilty pleas in fatal accident case An Auckland man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death and two other charges relating to a fatal Queenstown crash.
Airbnb first for Queenstown Airbnb introduces 'Trips' to resort Queenstown today becomes the first place in New Zealand covered by Airbnb’s experience product, "Trips".
Man remanded on bail after fatal Queenstown crash Man remanded on bail after fatal Queenstown crash A driver allegedly at fault in a fatal Queenstown road traffic accident has been remanded on bail without plea.
Levy on Queenstown visitors rejected Levy on visitors rejected A visitor levy to pay for Queenstown infrastructure looks to be a non-starter.
Thunder Runners descend on town Thunder Runners descend on town Hundreds of Harley-Davidson motorbikes rumbled from Queenstown to Arrowtown on the annual Thunder Run.
Gibbston festival draws crowd Gibbston Wine and Food Festival draws crowd Queenstown's epicurean delights attracted about 1600 people to the 11th Gibbston Wine and Food Festival on Saturday.
Queenstown break for Bieber Bieber takes Q’town breather between concerts Pop star Justin Bieber is in Queenstown for a short holiday after his first stadium concert in New Zealand at the weekend.
Justin Bieber jets into Queenstown Justin Bieber jets into Queenstown Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has touched down in Queenstown.
High school clamps down High school clamps down A Queenstown high school is to begin wheel-clamping the cars of pupils who park in staff spots.
$650,000 spend for airport park-and-drive $650,000 spend for airport park-and-drive Queenstown Lakes District councillors have approved stumping up $650,000 to help build an airport park-and-ride.
Airport forecast worries councillors Airport forecast worries councillors A forecast that Queenstown Airport could almost double its passenger numbers within eight years has some councillors breaking out in a cold sweat.
Queenstown hit-and-run driver charged Driver charged for hit-and-run leaving cyclist in coma A driver allegedly involved in Queenstown hit-and-run incident that left a cyclist in a coma has been remanded on bail without plea.
$750k runway work to help drainage, improve friction $750k runway work to help drainage, improve friction Queenstown Airport is spending a further $750,000 on its runway — this time to help remove water and increase friction.
South African ride reward for winners South African ride reward for winners Kiwi winners of New Zealand’s toughest mountain bike race have South Africa in their sights.